Suggestions for Community and Government near Santa Cruz

Alyssa B. • May 11, 2016very professional and caring staff!

Kazuya M. • April 1, 2012stay my friend's house inside of university of california santa cruz. it's huge campas and ocean view is awesome

Jay H. • March 2, 2014Tons of info and artifacts in the gift shop!!

Laura S. • June 18, 2011This place is stacked full of obscure & academic books, new and used. Its not even pretentious!

Martin H. • June 2, 2011Order a pumpkin spice latte from the coffee bar. Also if you're eating try the Chinese salad with seafood mmmm my favorite!

Maya W. • July 11, 2012The cafe(teria) in the basement is SUPER cheap

C S. • May 4, 2014Hours vary due to an all volunteer staff.

Day Lynn B. • March 1, 2012Gotta try their chai (can get a cup of it at the juice bar) at least once. Super spicy-dont forget to add milk-and not for the faint at heart, but extremely good. How chai SHOULD be!

Monica H. • June 16, 2013Best veggie burger I have ever had!! Made with black beans. And I subbed the house salad for the French fries and the salad was just as delicious! Definitely coming here more!

Michael D. • July 14, 2012Fish tacos and sweet potato fries. Great drinks. Great specials and kids menu, too.

Katie S. • June 21, 2014Really good food if you get the right thing...avoid the veggie flatbread , the pork flatbread is much better ...and the ham and cheese is awesome

Leonardo D. • December 22, 2013Friendly, casual, full of Santa Cruz locals. Their Aviation gin cocktail impressed as did the fingerling potatoes, and the lamb kabobs. Opt for a stoop at the bar for lively banter with the waitstaff.

Marcus S. • September 10, 2012Get there early, because the lounge will get packed quickly. Dining area is usually open, and the food is delicious, largely portioned, and affordably upscale.

Ryan B. • July 25, 2017Great beers and delicious food. (more Belgian style, but they have some other great beers like an ale, lager, stout and pilsner.

Kalí L. • March 17, 2012Weekly gallery exibitions, this place is fun for all creative types and ages.

Leonette S. • September 6, 2012Did you know the cultural center has rooms to rent for your events

Connie P. • June 30, 2013There is a lovely citizenship program every Saturday from 3-5. I volunteer there, and it's wonderful!

JC S. • March 8, 2014A Theatre works venue that is a small theater but still has amazing production value.

Rosemary • February 21, 2013Best prime rib very good avocado jalapeño sauce mash potatoes were so good

Andy M. • May 4, 2013Kid friendly! Great bloody Marys and awesome wings.

Athonia C. • November 27, 2016Put the om nom nom nomb Chompskys on their vegetarian "Mediterranean combo plate" or just try the 🌶 vegan falafel Sandwich with added jalapeño. Both are the B💣MB-Diggity‼️ Joe's always keepin' it 💯

Nat F. • July 18, 2010Get down to the complimentary breakfast early before its gone. Great biscuits & gravy and little cheese omlets. They do a great job keeping the food stocked but it's popular!

J S. • October 15, 2022Dirty chai was pretty and delicious

Caroline D. • July 9, 2015I took piano lessons for years with Nina Shektman. They offer student music recitals and art camps for kids. What's interesting is that they go by the ABRSM music exam rather than the American exam.

Luis M. • August 30, 2014Often understaffed. Get things shipped to you if you can to avoid long waits.